CAREER BEST: Jack [left] was simply brilliant while taking apart Cleverly in August

“You know that your style and my style will make for an explosive fight. I’m sure the fans would want to see the fight. I would love to fight Kovalev too but me and you are both off big wins so let’s do this.”

With Stevenson likely facing his mandatory next and Andre Ward – who handily outscored Barrera last year – talking about moving up to cruiserweight or heavyweight, Barrera is the best option for Jack as well.

“I haven’t ever seen Badou back down from a challenge so why would he start with me? It is simple, he needs an opponent and so do I. The ball is in your court Badou. Do you accept my challenge?”